Hello,
A fairly quiet week and weekend so its going to be a short one this time. :-)
While I was getting out of the Town Hall train station there was a lady handing out the free advertisement booklets to the commuters. In front of me a turban wearing sardarji was walking out and the lady said "Namaste" to him. That guy didn't care for it and went on. I did a quick wiggle to acknowledge the Namaste and she says "It was for him. Not for you." I had to stop for a few seconds there. Did I not look Indian enough? Oh well...
Thank You in Oz could be "Thank You - Ta" or just "Cheers". It does look funny as you rush into the toilet and hold the door for someone and he says "Cheers". Sorry mate, am in a hurry. ;-)
Thanks to CWG, the local grocery chain Coles has been running an Indian special. The store employees were even wearing an Indian designed apron. Aussie - India Mate Mate.
Some things our guys do does make us cringe. The other day a fellow desi was caught travelling without a train ticket. That guy had an absolutely shameless grin. Am sure he must've been a pro at this since he looked so confident not to have been carrying any sort of identification etc.
Oki doki. Have A Great Week.
Chetty
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